The COMPLETE HISTORY of The Main Event Mafia
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- In 2008, a group of former World Champions united and ran roughshod over TNA. Relive the incredible highlights of the supergroup featuring Kurt Angle, Sting, Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner and Booker T. Watch classic episodes of IMPACT on IMPACT Plus: impactwrestling.com/channel/i...
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Can you guys please keep doing long uploads like this! TNA/Impact is so nostalgic to a lot of us. We would love to see video about: Aces & Eights, Christian Cage TNA Run, The early ppv days
Impact gang fo lyfeeeee
The World Title match between Nike Aldis vs Alex Shelley should be played in a steel cage at Slammiversary #21.
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Next one should be Team Canada.
How Nash and Angle held it together when Booker T was yelling respect is beyond me i was absolutley cackling
😅
respect
Especially with that African accent 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@deroistewart2548Right why did he have a African accent?!?
Booker needs to yell respect from here on out
Booker T with the African accent was too funny bruh.😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
RESPECC!!!😂
Proper respect to all those guys keeping a straight face when he talked. I can't 😂
@@sylvainhaube5063 Respect!
@@sylvainhaube5063 4 Real tho.
booker was insane in tna. He would constantly go between his fake British accent and i think at one point blended it with a fake Nigerian accent and his normal voice. He was at peak insanity
Tbh I loved him most for that reason he went to pure insanity
His king Booker gimmick
yoooooo ong fr
Book was trying to use his TNA promos as a promo reel for acting
@crazyhayn just watching it now and thought the same thing
31:23 - Booker T doing his own commentary in the 3rd person, while beating up people in the ring, was absolutely hilarious.
CAN YOU DIG IT, SUCKA ??!!
Booker T doing commentary while he’s beating up guys is the most legendary thing I’ve ever seen
Booker T was the goat man….I watched him from WCW all the way until he stopped wrestling. He shoulda been a multi time WWE Champion! I was so hype when he showed up in the WWF invasion angle
@@philip-op6de 💯💯💯
Imagine if he got beat up, and still commentated. XD
@@datemasamune2904 that would of been hilarious 😂😂😂
It was so horrible
*"RESPECT!"* - Booker T.
King Booker kept saying that Respect in the interview
Respect!
African Booker was hilarious
OSW
yeaa he's amazing at taking on gimmicks for sure. but Ikno I'm the only 1 to notice Booker T had a blunt of 🍃🤣 instead of the traditional cigar💀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Golden Era of TNA. That run from 2007 - 2011 was ridiculous. They had so many stars, they were making so many stars.
no they had wwe stars after their primes minus a few bright lights like aj samoa joe abyss and christopher daniels
@@TheOnlyDTMyeah but 2007-2011 waa definitely peek tna
"You cant work a worker"
Worst line in humankind
Legendary!! Every single episode was off the chain
Agreed. Had they stayed the course in building up the talent who knows where impact could’ve gone. Bucks, AJ, joe, angle, sting, lethal, daniels….. the list goes on and they had a nice balance of veterans and young talent.
Sting walking away like a Boss when the Mafia was jumping Bubba in the Parking Lot was Straight up Gangster. 😂
Yeah I definitely feel that they really should have continued this character development
Uploading the entire MEM run?! Much *RESPECCC!!*
how does it feel Jay knowing that your arc is probably one of the reasons they made this video
I knew you‘d be here!
Quick Jay! Do a Roxxi retrospective!
Legs
Respeccc
Just Booker T yelling “RESPECT!!!” everytime someone says it has me dying! Also, “Dinosaur wrestler!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Guarantee they were smirking off camera
😂😅
😂😂😂
31:27 Booker is a certified gem 😂
I’M BLACK SHNOOOOOWWWWWWW
Even though 2006-2009 was a dark time for Kurt I really think this faction saved his career bc not only could he still go in the ring like a machine but he was able to recreate his character in such a cool way we wanted to see him healthy or not
Kurt went from stalking to being in a faction with Queen Sharmell only in professional wrestling 😂😂😂😂
I was looking for this one 😂😂😂😂😂
Only in professional wrestling 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Wrestling Folks.....WRESTLING 😅😅😅😅 -
BRIAN ZANE
Main Event Mafia was incredible. Ended way too soon in my opinion. Kurt did amazing character work as a the Godfather.
They was all kinda past there prime at that point,they couldn't keep up with the younger cats like that
Russo is a genius.
Kurt was so high on percs it’s was unreal. What a great time!
No he's old and broke down,all caught up with him
I bet Angle is in alot of pain now tho
Looking back at this run/storyline… I don’t think we gave it enough credit back then. It’s actually a dope storyline
thankfully MarkyD has been covering this era on his channel. So much stuff to remember
Bloodline is basically main event mafia 2.0
@@dbmikeyg255 No way Bloodline is in MEM Level MEM was formed to build new stars. Bloodline is formed for only Roman.
It’s been done already though
You right what a Shane
“RESPPEECCTT” booker had me rolling 😂🤣
1:10:00 Outside of Steiner Math, I think this is the most memed Steiner quote in his TNA run 😂
"HE'S FAAAAAAAT"
I'LL MAKE HIM BLEEEED😂😂😂😂
Booker T with the commentary while wrestling is probably the most iconic moment of the MEM for me. Classic!!!😂❤
Facts
It's a professional wrestling all time moment forshure
Did Booker just call Africa "my country" 😂😂😂
1:41:47 Angle trying to keep it together as soon as Booker T starts talking 😂😂
Booker T is sooooooo funny 😂😂 I love how he talk the African accent and of course the commentator of black snow
The MEM was so awesome. The way it was written, the way it was produced, the great acting. Perc Angle was the GOAT! Some of the best character work from Sting, Angle, and Nash.
One of my fav stables in TNA history. Really enjoyed the storyline with them feuding with the young talents and also an alliance with The World Elite.
As much as I did like I’ll have to say in Tna impact these guys really were cowards just attacking random wrestlers like that.
Main Event Mafia was New Blood v. The Millionaire's Club done right.
@@WaveSlime43 I never really was interested in TNA before until MEM that actually got me invested into watching their product.
Not just TNA but wrestling history. You see who those guys are
Yeah but both groups couldn't co-exist because too many cooks in the kitchen.
2:10 BOOKER T IS FREAKING GOLD😭😭😭😭😂😂😂 HOW DID NASH NOT BREAK CHARACTER!?😂😂😂😂
Right Booker with the African accent was too funny.😂
RESPECT 😅
@@reggiewolfpacit threw me off I laughed so hard
RESPECT
I haven't seen that clip since it first happened so I completely forgot he said "RESPECT" that many times 🤣🤣 after the first time he said it I thought he was done, but he said it again and again 😂😂 had me crying bruh 😭😭 Booker T with the african accent was pure gold 💯
When booker T was commentating while fighting, LEGENDARY 😭
Miss the Main Event Mafia they were part of my childhood thank you TNA/impact wrestling for uploading the entire history
Do you watch OSW Review? Thats why Impact uploaded this. OSW is doing a story line arc on Main Event Mafia and Impact is capitalizing on the momentum of the series OSW is doing.
9:50
Book: "You see: in my country..."
ODB: "Bruh"
🤣🤣🤣
I kept saying "You from texas!"
I still can't get over that accent coming out of Booker T. 😂😂 One of the best of all time... I love that man
31:24 Booker is quality man😭 The whole time on the mic in the ring 😂
Their segment with Christian is iconic! TNA was something else between 2005-2009. I wish they could've kept it up afterwards.
How they didn't break character when Booker was talking I don't know how 😂😂😂 Hilarious!!!😂
Because of RESPECT
@@juts_samastoooop😂😂😂😂
RESPECTTTUHHH
No disrespect
Man TNA in the early 2000’s was on another level!! Don west (RIP) and Mike Tenay made watching TNA feel so legit
Booker T was hilarious throughout the whole thing
Booker T commentating while beating guys up is priceless!
Uploading the entire run of the greatest faction of early TNA gives you honor, respect and dignity!!!
Respect!
@@markshaw309 RESPECT!!!
You see jeremiah respecttttttt
@@kennyistiredif it look like a chicken if it talked like a chicken if it gave respect like a chicken ITS A CHICKEN JEREMIAH!
Riisspeeeectttt...!!!!
They were a heel group and still I loved this group back when I was a kid
Scott steiner just yelling "HE'S FAT" towards Samoa Joe is great😂😂 Kills me everytime
Booker T was obviously having fun
When booker t came in with the mic nd was commentating 😂😂😂😂 31:20
The Main Event Mafia was arguably one of the most unique ideas for a faction ever. They took all the best ideas from our favorite factions and set themselves apart.
The Main Event Mafia was my very first exposure to all of these legends. This really took me back
That brawl between World Elite, MEM & The Frontline is forever one of the best moments in Impact
PERC Angle in FULL BEAN MODE I LOVE THIS ALREADY
Crazy that Angle was in TNA longer than in WWE.
This was basically a modern day version of New Blood, similar storyline in WCW in which younger guys were put together on war with older guys. Not suprisingly, Sting, Nash, Booker T and Steiner were all involved heavily in both storylines. However the roles were reversed this time. In WCW, older guys were pushed as faces, while younger guys were pushed as heels. Many saw this as the reason that New Blood storyline was not working out, as it turned audience against the younger guys, including Booker T and Steiner who were members of New Blood, and they cheered for older guys. This time they did the right thing by making older guys heels in war against younger guys. And it totally worked out.
Classic. Everybody played their roles perfect. Some of the best mic work for everyone. Black Snow was hilarious on commentary. The promo with Kurt on Christian going to WWE was top notch.
One of The Greatest Underrated Wrestling Faction of All Time
It's funny how nostalgia can be. If i remember correctly at the time, the Main Event Mafia was blamed along with Hulk Hogan and Bischoff for pushing older wrestlers instead of the younger guys on the roster, which ended up being one of the reasons for the downfall of TNA.... oh wait, impact wrestling.
@@themastermind5638 Definitely not, we’re were enjoying the Mafia because they were feuding with The Originals over Power and Respect. Admittedly this was Russo’s, so I’ll give him credit on that. After that with Hogan/Bischoff/Flair saga, yeah it was like F**k this lol
Man 06-11
Was TNA mania.
They had a bunch of talent and story lines
I absolutely grew up watching WWE but man when Thursday came TNA definitely lived up to the hype
The concept of this is still top tier. Would love to see another company try it again but in their own way.
Booker T was killing me with the “RESPECT” line 😂😂😂😂
Fax💯
Bruh I literally almost died 😂🤣🤣
It's a shame that Kevin and Booker went back to WWE in 2011 and ruined a proper return for them. I dunno about you but Main Event Mafia vs Fortune during that time would have been one of the best dream matches to have ever come out of Impact Wrestling.
100% agreed upon!
1:10:03 is the one of the greatest moments in TNA/iMPACT history
I skimmed through the comments before watching the video and saw this comment but I didn't take note of the time-stamp so thought I'd watch the video for myself and see if I could spot the best moment.
I'm now at 1:10:10 AND yup! Best moment ever 🤣🤣🤣
Chiseled Adonis bought this meme before
I know why i'd rather be pokemon and LY. Did the pool of get a virtual life? I'd like to live in it. Even though I feel like i'm going to get that Unless you're alive and I wanted to get that. I guess i'm more trouble if you wednesday's office be I would like you to live it, and you're saying that report? Why do you live in a state?
That's guy taking me out. Sebastian cancel You ain't neat cloud 47:55
This was such a great story... Especially how Kurt Angle got into the ring and brought it full circle from the beginning... This was a beautiful storyline
Kurt Angle was sensational in his MEM role.
Main Event Mafia was one of the best stables in TNA i love them Main Event Mafia forever thanks IMPACT Wrestling for reminding us one of the best stables of all time in the world of pro-wrestling 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️
definitely not a coincidence that TNA made this video while OSW is in the middle of their main event mafia arc
MEM was amazing. Thank you for uploading this legendary era in TNA
such a time to be alive. growing up a wrestling fan was the best
This is the one of the most absurd yet greatest arcs of all time. The Joker Sting arc was my personal favorite. Thank you Impact.
agree
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Unlike you stop to other people, you dig about it. You don't take a daddy and Chris Chow a call. Do not do not and do not mcleod do you understand tnot and the best way for you are a little worst 39:24
Undertaker Shane mcmahon Kane mcmahon Vince McMahan vs Linda McMahan gave us an idea for the next week or so much Angele JacklynJackson know from now
@@jacklynjackson4240bruh what???
@@jacklynjackson4240😂😂😅😅
Booker T was hilarious with MEM 😂
One of TNA's greatest factions. I miss that. TNA was at its best then. 5 great Legends
Booker T running his own commentary😂 31:38
I don’t know if people realize just how many stars this stable of the Main Event Mafia elevated. AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, The MCMG, etc. all benefited so greatly from working with and being rivals with these guys
All these guys had won Championships in various Professional Wrestling Promotions before they met The Main Event Mafia. They may have been young, but they were not inexperienced. Still, it is nice to look back at so many Wrestlers that I now see retired or working for WWE, AEW, NJPW, ROH, Impact Wrestling and other Professional Wrestling Promotions.
This is INCOMPLETE. You clearly missed my favourite segments of MEM:
1. Scott Steiner 'PROMO' after joining MEM
2. Sting 'PROMO' after he became the new leader of MEM.
I love seeing the entire MEM story got uploaded. It really was one of the coolest things to happen to TNA.
WOW, I remember I was 24 when Main Event Mafia started. I remember thinking I'm gonna be 30 soon and here I am today 41. Time flies guys, use your time and cherish your youth
41 still young
@@kman215 true that!
I’m there too, I just call it half way dead 😂
Steiner is hilarious!!!! “He’s Fat!!!” 😂😂
Booker is mad funny in the beginning 😂😂
Either someone wanted to make a compilation similar to the ones WWE made of the ones for the Bloodline or they've been watching the OSW arc on the Main Event Mafia.
definitely the latter
Show some respeccccc
Main Event Mafia was better
It's amazing that all the members of the main event mafia are in the WWE Hall of Fame.
legendary moment right here at 28:59…perc angle in his natural habitat 🙏🏽
Brings back memories watching the main Event Mafia in TNA and the amazing talent in the ring especially the Frontline too so much and amazing in TNA back in the past.
You see here Jeremiah 😂😂😂😂
You gotta love Booker and that accent
The part where Booker T was arguing with the Eric Young and his crew was hilarious n funny lol 😂😂😂😂
Kurt was sweating profusely 😂😂
Can’t help but notice this is perfectly timed with OSWs recent story arc…
Booker's accent, I can't 😂😂😂
Booker laughing mad at Scott steiner 😂😂😂
Booker’s African accent is killing me 😂😂😂
Main Event Mafia 1 of the best factions in TNA a stable just for former world champions that was great.
The golden era of TNA Wrestling. ❤
The 2009 mass brawl where the police came was epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@DanielKoroma97Legendary
@@stackthekid Facts 💯👌🏽
This is one of THE greatest factions created . Original & authentic . The storyline was amazing. Can also be reborn today & still have a respectable run .
1:34:30 The lack of effort Bubba Ray putting in with them chair shots 🤣🤣🤣
😅😅😅 he looked bored hitting the chair!
Wow soo much memories this definitely was a high point for TNA wrestling 💯🙌🏾
Back when I always tuned into TNA/Impact. The MEM was one of my favourite stables during this period. They had some top, top guys back then. Also Kevin Nash wasn't happy Brother Ray didn't mention The Outsiders lol.
Very true
Booker T saying RESPECT was great!😂
Booker adlibing Kevin is too funny 😂
29:06 One of the greatest moments in Impact history, and you know that!
Yeaaaaah
Really the only reason we included that moment was for the YEAAHHHHHHHHHH.
@@tnawrestlingYEAAAAHHHH
@@tnawrestling I did a comment.
Yeahhhhhhhh
One of the best Eras of TNA ever! Peak TNA right here 🙌💯🔥
I’d love to see you guys keep doing this with all your other big factions. Aces & Eights and LAX mostly
Aces & Eights, Main Event Mafia, & LAX were the 3 greatest stables in TNA
What about the immortal
Fortune
World Elite?
motor city machine guns
AMW (Americas Most Wanted)
The canadians was fun too. Not saying greatest. But a fun group.
Fortune
So much respect for uploading this Impact
RESPECT
RESPECT!
RESPECT!!!
RESPECT!!!!
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This was Booker T most hilarious run ever 😂 I can’t deal with him right now😂😂😂 I’m too high for this
Me too lol
Loving this, keep up the great work to the video team at Impact!
Can we please have one for TNA Frontline, Aces & Eights, and the World Elite too?
And Immortal too!
@@hsthatzo8063 My fav sub faction of Immortal is FOURTUNE!
This is a great idea. I hope they do this for more storylines. Definitely did not appreciate the mafia run while it was going
Well put video of the Main Event Mafia. Sting is one of my all-time favorites. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This group was very popular in those times. There will be no other groups that can surpass it.